Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Knitting and Reading

I have started knitting Emmy a spring sweater in a dk weight mixed yarn that was given to me from a sweet reader (who figured out she knows my father through reading the blog) and passed on a bag of yarn to him to give to me.

The pattern is from the same book I have mentioned so many times here, Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. What I appreciate most about this book is that none of the patterns requires circular needles so I don't have to go out and buy a new size and length for each pattern. Also, most of the patterns call for size 3 and 6 needles. Finally, the patterns are mostly simple. This sweater pattern is probably my most ambitious knitting project to date, but I am sure it would still be categorized in the easy or easy/intermediate range. So far the front and back are knitting back and forth as one piece with a kind of basket weave pattern with some hole design.

I have started a book which I am really enjoying - Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati. I am working as the librarian at our little local library last week and this week while the regular librarian is on vacation. My friend recommended this book to me knowing that I enjoy books that are set during a more simpler time and I am glad she did. The library is open just 11 hours per week and Emmy and I have been enjoying seeing friends and catching up with the townspeople.

I like that book a lot, and have checked it out various times from the library. The sweater looks darling! Noticed in your earlier post that you are going through Beautiful Girlhood with your daughter. My oldest is about to turn 10 and I was thinking of starting it with her. I found a copy at a book sale. Do you think that is a good age?

Hi Kristen, Beautiful Girlhood is meant for girls just on the cusp of adolescence. My Abby will be 12 in June. It seems appropriate for her. She does comment that it is too old fashioned - but I am ok with that:)

Dear Tonya...Oh, that sweater is so beautiful already! When I saw your book first, I thought, "That's it! I must check it out!" because you seem to like it so much, as do many others. Have a wonderful day, Tonya.xo Jules